Monday, December 13, 2021,
Lord, our hearts are broken, our souls crushed, saddened beyond our endurance at the devastation of the tornados that ripped through five southern states. Pictures of the overwhelming destruction leave us speechless. Many have cried out in their anguish of soul, “God, where are You?” Are we to believe that You still work all things for the good of those who follow You? Your great psalmist David cried out in his anguish of soul, “Why, O Lord, do You stand far away? Why do You hide Yourself in times of trouble?”
Today, like the time King David penned his mournful words, many questions remain unanswered, yet one truth remains: despite life’s good or bad circumstances, You, God, are faithful. Lord, You became a man and experienced everything we experience. Therefore, You do not stand “far away,” yet You cry when we cry, are close to our broken hearts, with us amid our troubles. Your Word clearly reminds us: “When you go through deep waters, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulties, you will not drown. When you walk through the fires of oppression, you will not be burned up, the flames will not consume you, for I am the Lord, your God, Your Savior” (Isaiah 43:2). Comfort those suffering from this deadly destruction, especially those who lost loved ones to eternity. And open their understanding that You are God and Your grace, love, and provision will comfort and strengthen them in these most difficult times.
Lord Jesus, You are, and always will be, “Emmanuel,” God with us! Amen.
THANKFUL 
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